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Journey won't be easy, Igor Stimac warns newly-appointed football head coach Manolo Marquez

NEW DELHI: Former Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac, ousted last month after India's failure to advance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, on Monday cautioned his successor, Manolo Marquez, about the difficulties ahead.

The Times of India

Searching for India's new football coach, AIFF wants someone who can bring results

Kalyan Chaubey, the president of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), has stated that the selection of the new head coach for the national team will be based on their capability to deliver the desired outcomes. He emphasized that a high-profile candidate will not be chosen without careful consideration.

The Times of India

Stanley Rozario, Nausad Moosa among top Indian names applied for men's team head coach's position

NEW DELHI: Stanley Rozario, the former coach of Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, along with Nausad Moosa, the current assistant coach of NorthEast United, have submitted their applications for the position of head coach of the Indian national football team. The position became available following the dismissal of Igor Stimac.

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Igor Stimac’s rough breakup with India drags on after World Cup failure

Disappointing results, heart disturbances and astrological accusations led to sacking and incendiary statements

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Players were concerned with Igor Stimac's coaching style and tactics: AIFF

PANAJI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF), responding Monday to sacked coach Igor Stimac’s recent allegations against it, has brought to the fore the senior team players’ lack of faith in his methods.

The Times of India

'Your football is imprisoned': Outgoing coach Igor Stimac tells India

PANAJI: Igor Stimac isn’t going down without a fight. Sacked earlier this week for a string of disappointing results that started with India finishing as the worst-performing among 24 teams at the AFC Asian Cup — no goals, no point — and missing out on qualification to the next stage…

The Times of India

We had our ups and downs but thanks for the memories: Igor Stimac pens farewell note to 'Blue Tigers'

NEW DELHI: Igor Stimac, who recently parted ways with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) after India's exit from the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, expressed his deep attachment to the country and admiration for the players he coached during his five-year tenure.

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Irked ex-India coach Igor Stimac threatens to sue AIFF

Stimac cites unfulfilled promises contract breaches, calls termination 'unilateral'

The Times of India

Sacked Igor Stimac warns AIFF: 'Clear payment within 10 days or I will file lawsuit'

NEW DELHI: Sacked Team India head coach Igor Stimac on Tuesday lebelled his dismissal 'unilateral' and warned the All India Football Federation of legal action.

The Times of India

AIFF sack coach Igor Stimac, ready for legal battle over compensation

PANAJI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is bracing itself for a legal battle after sacking Igor Stimac, ending his five-year reign as head coach of the senior men's national team.

The Times of India

AIFF sacks head coach Igor Stimac after disappointing show at 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) sacked head coach Igor Stimac on Monday after senior men's team's poor performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.

The Times of India

'It shouldn't be happening in today's football...': India coach Igor Stimac frustrated over controversial goal in World Cup qualifier

NEW DELHI: India's football coach, Igor Stimac, expressed his frustration over what he termed as 'injustice' after a controversial goal allowed Qatar to secure a 2-1 victory in their critical World Cup qualifying match.

The Times of India

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: India face uphill task against Qatar

Sunil Chhetri’s retirement has possibly come at the worst possible time for India and national team coach Igor Stimac. High hopes of qualification to the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers for the first time have almost evaporated after India picked up just two points from their last…

The Times of India

World Cup Qualifiers: A quiet goodbye for Sunil Chhetri

No dream farewell for Sunil Chhetri as India fluff their lines in must-win tie against Kuwait

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World Cup Qualifiers: All eyes on Sunil Chhetri

India will look to give the legend a fitting farewell against Kuwait today

The Times of India

A win against Kuwait will be biggest moment of my playing and coaching career: Igor Stimac

NEW DELHI: India's head coach, Igor Stimac, believes that a victory against Kuwait in the upcoming match on Thursday will essentially secure the nation's first-ever progression to the third round of the World Cup qualifiers. This achievement, according to Stimac, has the potential to transform the landscape of Indian football.

The Times of India

Stimac expects packed Salt Lake Stadium to say goodbye to Sunil Chhetri in June 6 match against Kuwait

NEW DELHI: Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac anticipates a massive turnout at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata for India's World Cup qualification match against Kuwait on June 6, a significant occasion as it marks the final international match for iconic captain Sunil Chhetri.

The Times of India

My retirement decision was not because of physical aspect: Sunil Chhetri

NEW DELHI: Sunil Chhetri, the captain of the Indian football team, stated on Friday that he made the instinctual choice to retire following the World Cup qualifier against Kuwait next month and that he would prefer to enjoy a "sabbatical" after finishing his domestic circuit commitments.

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The Hindu

Chettri became legend while still playing: Stimac

Only a few players become legends in their playing days and Sunil Chhetri belonged to that rare tribe, India’s head coach Igor Stimac said in a glowing tribute to the talismanic skipper, who will hang his boots on June 6.

The Times of India

Parthib Gogoi a step away from achieving his dream

KOLKATA: “Every young footballer dreams of playing for India,” was how Parthib Gogoi — named for the first time by Igor Stimac among the probables for the crucial World Cup qualifiers — put it when asked about his national team aspirations.

The Times of India

I-League stars get India callup; 3 among 4 from Mizoram

KOLKATA: A change in the selection had been long overdue. And with India's back to the wall and a job at stake, coach Igor Stimac finally opened the doors for Indian talents in I-League to be included in the national team squad.

The Times of India

All India Football Federation plays it safe, backs coach Igor Stimac till June

PANAJI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has assured national team coach Igor Stimac “all necessary support” for the final two group games of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers in June.

The Hindu

Indian football team drops four places to 121

India's men's football team drops to 121 in FIFA rankings after recent defeats, worst ranking in years.

The Times of India

Indian football team drops four places to 121 in latest FIFA rankings

NEW DELHI: The Indian men's football team has faced a significant setback in the latest FIFA rankings, dropping four places to 121, marking its lowest position in recent years.

The Times of India

Are termination safeguards adequate in Igor Stimac contract?

NEW DELHI: India's humiliating loss to Afghanistan in the World Cup qualifying campaign has shaken up the fans and the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

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